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The Tizzards have shown such dignity through adversity so to see Native River attack those Railway Fences and gallop to the line was fantastic. What a tough campaigner he is.
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The finest craftsman of the written and spoken word I have ever had the pleasure to know. Rest easy Alastair.
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Felt like NH racing was at a bit of a crossroads going into Cheltenham but come away thinking the 4 days were a turn in the right direction. Long way to go but some fantastic memories and a reminder of the brilliance of live sport.
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A real shame no great reception for Stradivarius. Fully deserved the plaudits after a 10 length victory for his 3rd Gold Cup.
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Wishing everyone an enjoyable Grand National day. No need to be defensive but instead to showcase all our sport has to offer. The race can spark an interest which can last a lifetime .
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Oh and apologies for not being able to resist the bacon line for De Rasher Counter. Will seek help and see if it can be cured.
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Hard to see past Barnard Castle in the last @WarwickRaces tomorrow.
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Sport at its absolute best. Passion , emotion , companionship, great humility and eloquence. Frodon and Frost the defining moment of the 2019 Festival.
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After his winner @kemptonparkrace last night @liamkeniry is on 999 UK career wins. Having been stranded on 998 for six months through serious injury his career has spanned nearly 13,000 rides and it will be an amazing landmark that deserves widespread recognition. Please RT
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Hope everyone enjoyed Cheltenham . Some great performances and memories, highs and some sad lows. Especially well done to those winning for the first time in front of crowds and getting the reception their efforts deserved.
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A mighty popular win for Adam Kirby on Adayar in the Derby. Got the big horse up the inside and never looked back. All that time fighting the scales for this day. Weighing room reaction says it all.
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A lot of good stories from Royal Ascot this year. Dettoriโs 4 timer, Blue Point doubling up , Danny Tudhope and Hayley Turner. Massive thanks to all those involved behind the scenes @itvracing and those providing the vast array of shots we have at our disposal in all weathers.
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Fukuto in the first. Smaoineamh Alainn in the Mares. Monsieur Lecoq in the last. Oh what joy @Sandownpark tomorrow.
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As a naturally scruffy oik one of the hardest things about this presenting lark is looking smart, so many thanks to IJF supporters โฆ@brooktavernerโฉ for taking on the challenge.
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Paisley Park retired . Involved in some of the great staying hurdle finishes of recent years.
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Back to the Thatch passing the winning line @UttoxeterRaces
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Most heard phrase today โ@WarwickRaces โso good to see you againโ. Between people in crowd , to tote staff, even to bookies ! A reminder of the massive social aspect of a shared love of sport .
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When recruiting for a new assistant it pays to go straight to the top. Trying to prise โฆ@kian_burleyโฉ away from โฆ@FOBRacingโฉ . No cardigans could be the clincher.
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Commentators are biased towards old colours but to have both Sir Peterโs and Trevor Hemmings both win on @NewburyRacing big day was special.
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One of the dreaded jobs for us trainee accountants at my first firm used to be counting the massive paper pile of BAFTA votes. Never thought it would lead to this. Great to share the experience with such talented friends especially those behind the camera @itvracing
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On a day centred on remembrance what a performance by Lalor. Could be no more appropriate winner.
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Going to sleep by counting Gigginstown coloured sheep. Tiger Roll's a star, Dounikos is all white, A Toi Phil well read .....zzzzzzzz
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We spend a lot of time debating what is wrong with our sport so letโs make sure we celebrate when things go right. Champ and Paisley Park. What a race.
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Shan Blue walked back in front of the stands to round of applause @WetherbyRaces
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Very flattered. Good luck to all those nominated .
Shortlisted for Sports Commentator of the Year is - @RichardHoiles, @ITVRacing for @ITV bit.ly/BSportShortlist22 #BSportAwards22
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The horse that was unwanted at the sales wins the Voltigeur beating two who cost over 3million each. Pyledriver makes up for his Derby disappointment.
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Bit late in the evening but will be on Andrew Castle show on @LBC just after 8 oโclock in the morning to discuss events at todays Grand National if anyone is up early. @StandUp4Racing
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They way she lengthened her stride passing me at the 250m will live with me for a long time. Enable just magnifique in the Arc.
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Proud Dad moment as Tom unprompted spends an hour pricing up the Brighton Palace first goal scorer market ๐.
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Not quite sure how @CheltenhamRaces follows that. Some afternoon.
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Try to remain largely impartial but my heart smiled a little when realising it was Paul Hanagan on Majestic Dawn yesterday. Been such a long road back and now just 12 short of 2000 UK winners. Emotion afterwards said it all.
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Amazing performance from Tiger Roll in the National. Loved the Davy Russell quote that the horse โhas something of the Forrest Gump about him - he loves to runโ. A privilege today to watch him. #runtigerrun
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Definitely different, sometimes scary. 21 races , 2 Classics and 6 Scotch Eggs. Massive thanks to those behind the camera @itvracing and NEP. Another Classic next Friday evening. Great to be shouting at horses again.
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A great way to round off my Royal Ascot 2020 with a success for @HollieDoyle1 without doubt one of the rising stars of the weighing room. Will very much enjoy being a viewer tomorrow !
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John McCririckโs on screen antics belied meticulous preparation and a great understanding of what the reader and viewer wanted. Brought the betting ring to life and for a generation was the face that meant horse racing. Condolences to Jenny and his many friends.
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Home schooling topic is fractions. Pick pairs of fractions and show which one is bigger.
So far we have done 2/1 and 5/2, 11/4 and 3/1, 6/4 and 13/8, just toying with 4/5 and 10/11.
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There are Group 1 horses and Enable. There are top class writers and Alastair Down. A quite astonishing piece of writing.
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Both Richmond Lake and Donny Boy both up ok @KelsoRacecourse latter to a big round of applause having been down for a couple of minutes
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So delighted to have called him winning a really big pot. Ropey Guest aka Chubby wins the big handicap @yorkracecourse . Well done to the Margarson family.
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"The horse known as Chubby at home has his day!" ๐ฃ@RichardHoiles
Ropey Guest finally tastes glory in the Clipper Handicap under @tpqueally and trainer, George Margarson.
#ITVRacing | @yorkracecourse
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Possibly my favourite straight course. Slight headwind , avoided the rain officially soft โฆ@HamiltonParkRCโฉ
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Superb to see such a fine big horse stretching out head bowed to complete a double that remains the 3yo holy grail. Congratulations to connections of Adayar.
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One of the great attributes of National Hunt racing is how the Champions stay in the arena for longer and gain such great followings. Altior and Tiger Roll two class acts with hopefully many more encores ahead .
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Brilliant climax to a super afternoon of jumping. Matt Griffiths and David Bass with complete belief in their mounts and finally that long wait for another Grade 1 race for Kim Bailey in the colours of one of his longest supporters. Add in Roksana and Royale Pagaille, some day.
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Just love Top Ville Ben and those antenna ears. Great run for @TommyDowson and @PKirbyRacing. Enterprise rewarded.
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So good to know meetings like this still exist. Game of football in the back straight , and now a band is playing Teenage Kicks. Up close to the action is what hooks and freedom to roam for families.
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So delighted for Roger Teal and the yard . That is a great repayment of faith always shown in the horse and the owners nerve in rejecting big money offers. Super story and result.
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That is such a terrific result. Congratulations to @MickApplebyUK and all connected with Big Evs.
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Annamix was down for a while but is up and being led back. Eklat De Rire also being walked back by Rachel Blackmore and Enrilo and Remastered ok.
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Pleased to say Conkwell Legend and Richie Mclernon ok having briefly been trapped underneath the horse.
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Ground staff can be forgotten on days like this. Team @Ascot moved 2 hurdles to outside line and putting up new running rail down and round Swinley to utilise ground not on racing line yesterday. Reckon that is at least five furlongs of rail to move.
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My whole life has involved watching or listening to Bernard Cribbins make scenes or stories come to life. Amazingly versatile and seemed to immerse himself in his characters. RIP Bernard and thank you.
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Terrific round of applause greets Halo Des Obeaux getting to his feet having lay winded for a few minutes @NewtonAbbotRace . Harry Cobden fine.
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Born Patriot has been loaded into the horse ambulance which is being driven very steadily back. Will wait for official update to be released.
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Now watched 1000 Guineas three times can see no obvious way that is a fluke by Billesdon Brook. Fairytale success that is becoming increasingly rare at the highest level.
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The animal lovers are already there . In the stands , leading the horses up , owning, training and trusting them enough to partner them at 35mph round the unique test of Epsom.
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Safe passage and good luck to all involved @CheltenhamRaces over the next four days.
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It is cold and crowd been huddled away all day @NewburyRacing yet the place came alive up the run in for that. Credit to Dashel Drasher and Paisley Park. NH racing at its best .
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Deserving of a greater reception than she was able to receive Enable bows out of the domestic racing scene with an exercise canter in the September Stakes @kemptonparkrace
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Just to confirm that Rouge Vif was walked back and looks ok @NewtonAbbotRace
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Back in mission control for the return of The Opening Show on โฆ@itvracingโฉ at 9.30. Dock with the space station around 11.00.
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